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Chives vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chives and tuna salad

  • Chives are richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, manganese, and fiber, yet tuna salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chives is 85% higher.
  • Chives contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Chives, raw and Fish, tuna salad.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Chives
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.3%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +832.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4477.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.145mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Chives
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2540.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1212.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +935.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
1
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +43.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +390.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1168.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116.3%
Contains more OtherOther +113%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
1
29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2938.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1443.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chives Tuna salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Tuna salad DV% diff.
Vitamin K 212.7µg 177%
Selenium 0.9µg 41.2µg 73%
Vitamin C 58.1mg 2.2mg 62%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg 50%
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 6.7mg 38%
Protein 3.27g 16.04g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 4.122g 26%
Folate 105µg 8µg 24%
Vitamin A 218µg 24µg 22%
Sodium 3mg 402mg 17%
Phosphorus 58mg 178mg 17%
Manganese 0.373mg 0.04mg 14%
Fats 0.73g 9.26g 13%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Calcium 92mg 17mg 8%
Iron 1.6mg 1mg 8%
Calories 30kcal 187kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.095g 2.887g 7%
Saturated fat 0.146g 1.544g 6%
Magnesium 42mg 19mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.081mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.031mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.07mg 3%
Potassium 296mg 178mg 3%
Carbs 4.35g 9.41g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Copper 0.157mg 0.145mg 1%
Choline 5.2mg 1%
Net carbs 1.85g 9.41g N/A
Sugar 1.85g N/A
Zinc 0.56mg 0.56mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Chives
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.398g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/nutrients
  2. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.